Amos Weaver
Amos Weaver was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the Philippine–American War.
Amos Weaver | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1869 Niles Township, Delaware County, Indiana |
| Died | November 12, 1937 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Between Calubus and Malalong, Philippine Islands, November 5, 1899. Entered service at: San Francisco, Calif. Born: June 13, 1869, Niles Township, Delaware County, Ind. Date of issue: March 15, 1902.
Citation:
Alone and unaided, charged a body of 15 insurgents, dislodging them, killing 4 and wounding several.[1]
See also
References
- "AMOS WEAVER". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 20 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
External links
- "Amos Weaver". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
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